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The Science Center of Iowa brings learning to life! Our mission is to engage and inspire Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning.
Des Moines
Joined April 2009
Making holiday break plans? Our winter camps are now part of School’s Out at SCI, single-day camp experiences when DMPS isn’t in session. Spots are open now for kindergarten through fifth-grade students: https://t.co/HRPtO2jppe
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Go with the flow (or don’t)! With a new interactive water table in Small Discoveries, little learners can experiment with fluid dynamics. Coming this December!
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It’s almost holiday shopping season! This year, give the gift of belonging. SCI gift memberships include free daily admission, an A-ha! Store discount and priority camp registrations — all while supporting our non-profit mission. Get started: https://t.co/dEEy8lxJoa
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Don’t miss the first Mixology Night of the year! It’s a 21+ game night with all your favorites. Take the night up a notch with Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon. Add a showing to your Mixology Night ticket for just $10. Get tickets: https://t.co/S7CLuY96V8
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Practicing fine motor skills can be fun. Especially when you’re doing it in Small Discoveries. Stay tuned for a December opening!
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Did you know? We host FREE Sensory-Friendly Hours once a month. It’s an opportunity for families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory-processing disorders to experience SCI on their own terms. Reservations are open for our next event: https://t.co/IDyoKbOOIf
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There's still time to grab tickets for the first showing of Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon in our 50-foot planetarium dome! Experience the legendary album like never before with state-of-the-art surround sound and cosmic imagery: https://t.co/zsL7ETd4dz
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Get ready for game night with The Dealt Hand! Mixology Night kicks off Nov. 14. Plus, add a showing of Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon in our Star Theater Planetarium for an additional $10. Purchase tickets here: https://t.co/aNRZosZsjl
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Great news — we have reopened! Our doors are now open and ready for a day of discovery. Thank you for your understanding during this morning’s delay.
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We’re experiencing a brief delay in opening this morning (Thursday, October 30) as we resolve a mechanical issue. We appreciate your understanding and will open as soon as possible.
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Experience an unforgettable evening with Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon in our 50-foot planetarium dome! Nov. 1 is your first chance to see an immersive show that brings the legendary 1973 album to life. Get your tickets now: https://t.co/zsL7ETd4dz
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Mr. Rogers once said, “Play is really the work of childhood.” And play is an essential element in Small Discoveries. We can’t wait to welcome little learners back in December when the update is complete!
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How can tape hold the weight of 14 preschoolers? In a scientifically sound structure. But don’t take our word for it. Come check out TapeScape!
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Even the littlest learners have a place in Small Discoveries! The Toddler Zone will be divided from the rest of the exhibit, making it a safe space to crawl around and try out the sensory activities on the wall. Coming this December!
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We started our AI @ SCI initiative to help Iowans engage with and learn about artificial intelligence. We’re excited to continue that work with a new traveling exhibit. Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine opens January 2026. Details here: https://t.co/PvwKnSCvAc
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Test out your family’s Halloween costumes with a day spent trick or treating (and learning) at the Science Center of Iowa! Expect hair-raising experiments, creepy-crawly critters and tons of other spooky programming.
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What were you doing on this day in 1970? A few of you might just have been at the Science Center of Iowa for opening day at our original location in Greenwood-Ashworth Park. Today, we're celebrating 55 years of engaging and inspiring Iowans in lifelong science learning!
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Something big is happening in Small Discoveries! Here’s a closer look at what’s happening behind those temporary walls. We’ll be back with another new look next week. Can’t wait? We might just be putting up first looks at the Science Center before they hit social media. 👀
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SCI’s Big Blast is coming up this weekend — and you’re invited! You still have time to snag tickets for our annual event (and support science learning across the state). Buy yours now: https://t.co/vAqx9zkMPI
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Our annual Big Blast event can’t be missed — and these photos from last year prove it. Luckily, there’s still time to get your tickets! Get yours today: https://t.co/ZUtzv7mjjj
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